Tag: relationships

The evolution of the girlfriend getaway

It started with a couple of stolen hours.  We'd pick a date that worked for all of us, crossing our fingers for no last-minute work emergencies, sick children or childcare cop outs.  Our rendezvous destination was generally somewhere in the middle - north for them, south for me. On the given day, as I put … Continue reading The evolution of the girlfriend getaway →

Explorations and discoveries

In the last few years, my perspective has changed dramatically.  Once upon a time, I believed that all my decisions had been made and the future held only more stagnation.  It was like I was a participant in some organized game with the only object being to "land" on particular spaces in a mostly consistent … Continue reading Explorations and discoveries →

Declaring independence

For many, Independence Day has come and gone in an orgy of fireworks, sunscreen and  barbecue.  My holiday was decidedly different this year and it has me thinking hard about independence and what it means in my own life and the lives of my friends.  I suspect I'll be pondering this long after the fuse … Continue reading Declaring independence →

All that you can’t leave behind

Referencing a lyric from an Irish band on a day when I learned so very much about my maternal, German side of the family may seem inconsistent, but it actually couldn't be any more appropriate.  We each are the direct product of two people, yes?  Of course, who we truly are involves many more than … Continue reading All that you can’t leave behind →

International Women’s Day

Did you know my undergraduate minor was Women's History?  In case my English degree didn't make me marketable, I could always fall back on that, you know?  Ha!  Anyway, yesterday was International Women's Day and here's my Moms@Work post in recognition of that holiday.  I can't say any of the facts really surprised me, nor … Continue reading International Women’s Day →

Not shaken or stirred, but blended

My 7 y/o is currently obsessed with James Bond.  He gave up Star Wars at about the same time that George Lucas sold the galaxy to Disney.   Coincidental?  Perhaps.  If you offer him something to drink, it is completely plausible that he will request a martini, shaken not stirred.  It's adorable.  Well, to me … Continue reading Not shaken or stirred, but blended →